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First I would like to extend my gratitude for that. I have been doing this challenge for such a long time that I grateful for those who are still sticking with me. Second I would like to apologize for such a long time since the last post.

I want to be honest with you. I have lots the desire to blog my story anymore as well as I don’t get to play sims as often so I find myself playing around with new families and challenges, but with that said I don’t want to ever let the Lemi’s go. So until I can find the ambition to continue blogging I will play the file from time to time and post pictures of their life, new father’s, fun times and the new kids that are born.

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Lolita was doing well in school. She had had made two really great friends. Susannah Foss AKA Sus and Tucker Abbott.

The three of them were inseparable and where there was one the others weren’t far behind. On the weekends my house was full of teenagers, but it was something I was use to and actually enjoyed. Even little Joab loved having the extra people around; especially Tucker. Joab was a very sweet and kind boy, but I’m sure it wasn’t easy being in a household of woman. Sure there was Asher, but as I mentioned before he was losing himself in work and was still talking about another move.

“Joab, Honey, it is time to go to bed.” I would call to him after putting the twins to bed. After tucking in my son I would head to my own bedroom to read or work on my blog to allow the teens some privacy.

On most weekends I would descend my stairs on a Saturday or Sunday morning and find them all crashed on the couch. I was so glad that my girl had found such great kids to be friends with.

Then at the end of her Sophomore year she told me that she had a friend who was about to graduate and ship out. He had joined the military and was already slotted to head out to the war. She had met him when she was a Freshman and he was a Junior and even though she wasn’t as close with him as Tucker and Sus she still cared for him a lot. I didn’t understand why she was telling me about him and when I expressed my confusion she took me by the hand and lead me into the living room and asked me to sit.

“Mom, the reason I’m telling you about him is because I want to throw him a graduation party.”

I gave her a puzzled look. “Wouldn’t his family do that for him?”

Lolita sat down next to me and rubbed the fabric on her pants. “Well that is the thing. He doesn’t have much of a family and his grandma can’t afford it. Donnell’s mom left him with his Grandma when he was two and she never came back to get him. His grandma was already retired, she had kids later in life, and since the day she took him in they have been living only on her retirement which isn’t much. He is such a nice guy, Mom, and I just wanted to give him something to remember when he ships out.” She chewed on her bottom lip waiting for my answer.

Really how could I say no to that? Finding out you were raising a child with such a kind heart was the most wonderful feeling of all. I agreed that we would throw this boy a party, but I had to meet him first. Donnell and I met a few days later and we went over the plans for the party. He was a very grateful young man and it was my pleasure to throw him a party.

Then it was graduation day for him and the start of summer vacation for my two and their friends.

There isn’t a party out there that doesn’t involve dancing, and dance the kids did.

Oh and we can’t forget karaoke. The kids had a great time and it warmed my heart to be able to help out a family like this.

Donnell’s grandmother, Mimi, was able to make it. She was sick, but she didn’t want to miss out on her grandson’s graduation. After the party Mimi and I became friends and we Lemi’s looked in on her while Donnell was away. He was very grateful to his grandmother for giving him the life she did and it was just refreshing to see such a great family.

A few days after the party Donnell came to say good-bye.

“Thank you so much for the great party.” He whispered into her ear as he pulled her into a tight hug.

“It was my pleasure. That is what friends do for one another.”

“I know, but just know that your kindness has been the best gift I have ever received.”

When they pulled apart her light tone changed. “Be careful out there. Come home safe and make sure you write me.” He agreed and with one last good-bye Donnell Houston left Sunlit Tides to join the troops in war.

It is a sad thinking about the men and women out their fighting for our freedom, but they are out there doing the job they choose and for the rest of us life continues.

As summer progressed so did relationships.

Tucker and Lolita started to spend time together just the two of them when Sus was out with her family or her boyfriend. They found more and more things in common.

By the end of the summer they were an official couple. It was something Lolita had to get use too, but she really, truly liked Tucker Abbott and they made a cute couple. It was a story she couldn’t wait to write to her Pen Pal Donnell about.

~~

DEAR DONNELL

The summer has been great. Tucker, Sus and I have had a great time just hanging out and enjoying the sun, beach and each other.

Tucker even taught me how to play hacky sack and I am actually pretty good at it.

Oh and guess what? Tucker and I are now dating. He is the sweetest guy. I just can’t believe that I’m in a relationship. It is such a foreign and wonderful feeling. I just know that when you get home you will find a girl as great as my Tucker and you will know what I am talking about.

I hope you are well.

Stay safe

Your friend
Lolita Lemi

DEAR LOLITA

Well it is hot over here. There isn’t much to do, but we do get some time off. When that happens we hang around camp and play basketball….

or some ping pong. I have found out that I am pretty good at it. Not like Forrest Gump or anything, but I am undefeated in my platoon.

The guys I am stationed with are all really great guys. They tell me about their wife’s or girlfriend’s; some of them have kids and their stories makes me wish I had, had more in Sunlit Tides before I left. It just makes me that much more determined to find someone when I return home.

But to be honest is rains a lot here and I find myself just thinking. I think about you and your family. I think about how you are all wonderful people and that you should feel lucky that you are part of such a unique and amazing family.

As for you and Tucker I knew it was only a matter of time. He has always been sweet on you.

Your friend,

Donnell Houston

DEAR DONNELL

I thought about what you said in your last letter and you are right. I am blessed to have such a great family. Sometimes I feel out if place that mom has so many kids and all with different men, but she and Asher do a great job with us and we are all loved. So thank you for reminding me that my life could be worse.

Speaking of my mom’s challenge. She is pregnant with the next baby. The dad is the famous challenge father Aiden Swan. He wasn’t a planned father, but he came into town for business of some kind and looked up my mom. They had met when my sister-in-law Dawn Turner took her to his birthday party.

They went on a picnic and spent time catching up. He filled her in on the tragedy of his life as well as the love he had and she filled him in on all the good my siblings have done in the sim world.

They walked around Sunlit Tides laughing and catching up and then ended their night at the point where they indulged in some coffee.

“So who is your next father?” Aiden asked my mom.

“I’m not sure. The next birthstone dad isn’t available right now so I am going to have to figure out something else.”

“Well I am in town for a couple of days why don’t you let me be the next daddy?” Aiden blushed.

“Really? You would do that for me?”

“Who wouldn’t jump at the opportunity to be in the famous Ashby Lemi’s challenge?” Aiden knew the right words to say.

So they made an appointment at the A.I. facility and when Aiden left Sunlit Tides my mom was pregnant.

The prospect of new babies in the house is exciting, but it also means that it will soon be my time to move out of the Lemi house which scares me a bit.

Well be safe and keep in touch.

Your friend,
Lolita Lemi

~~

The letters went on and on and before I knew it two years had passed.

A lot of things had changed. The biggest being that Mimi Houston, Donnell’s grandmother, had passed away. I had brought her to my house so that she could be surrounded by people who loved her and she went peacefully. She is truly missed. We had become really good friends.

Aiden and I had twins; two healthy rambunctious kids. A little girl we called Hewitt and a little boy we call Harcus. It appears they both got my eye and hair color as well as my skin tone, but little Harcus is a witch just like his daddy.

Ireland and Kenley aged into fine young children. Kenley’s genie powers started to show and Ireland was in awe of her sisters abilities and would often ask her to show her “tricks”.

But with just a little bit of glitter Ireland could pretend she had abilities just like Kenley and that she ruled over the land with them.

However, when they played dress-up Kenley was content in just being a dainty princess.

Joab grew into a loving, nurturing teenager. He loved all creatures great and small and I have never had a teen quite like him before.

Lolita grew into a stunning woman. Her plan, after the summer, was to go to the University with Tucker and Sus. Asher and I agreed to let her stay until the semester started, but then she got some news that rocked her world.

~~

LOLITA’S POV

I was excited to join my best friend and boyfriend at the university in the fall and was thrilled that mom and Asher let me stay, but then I got a phone call that changed everything.

“Hello?”

“Is this Ms. Lolita Lemi?” The man on the other line asked.

“It is.”

“I’m calling from the Sims Military about Sergeant Donnell Houston.”

I couldn’t help it my breath caught in my throat, but I managed to croak out a question, “Is he okay?”

“It was injured in a blast and has been in the hospital for the past few weeks. He is healthy enough to return home and you are listed as his contact. Are you able to take him into your home during the rest of his recovery?”

I didn’t hesitate, “Yes..Yes of course I am.” I knew mom and Asher wouldn’t mind. She and Mimi had been very close so she would help out Donnell if he needed it.

Weeks went by and finally we got word that he was coming home. Asher went to the airport to pick him up.

When I saw Asher coming up the walk I ran out the door to greet them, but stopped dead in my tracks when I saw him. I was mortified as he was in a wheel chair. I fought the tears back as I helped Asher get him into the house.

Donnell told us that during a blast he had been pinned by a building beam and now he was unable to walk. My heart broke for him and all I could focus on was helping him get better and over the devastation.

That summer I spent all of my free time with Donnell. I took him to his physical therapy appointments, to the beach, to lunch and everywhere. I found myself breaking dates with Tucker and the two of us arguing much more then we should, but I had a strong obligation to help Donnell.

Then about two weeks before I was scheduled to go to the university I went into the room that Donnell shared with my brother Joab and found him sleeping. I decided I would help him get into bed so he could get a decent nights rest, but when I bent over him to pull him from his chair he woke and misread what I was doing.

His hands shot to my face and he pulled me forward. Sliding his tongue between my lips he kissed me so passionately that when I finally found the sense to pull away I was breathless.

“What the Hell Donnell you know I have a boyfriend.” I was angry but was puzzled that I wasn’t as angry as I should be.

“I know you do and I know you care for him, but you can’t deny there is something between us Lolita. I love you and I have always loved you. I want you to be with me. Marry me. Have my babies and live a life with me.”

I stood there dumbfounded not knowing that to say……

TO BE CONTINUED:

Thank you readers for once again joining me on a Lemi tale.

I need your help. I can’t decided who Lolita should be with:

Tucker

or

Donnell

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Jenixa continued with her dancing as she entered high school and she became really good at it. She was the top performer in her dance class and her instructor, Allan Stevens, was very impressed with her skills.

One evening she got to class as bit early so she sat down to do some homework when a dreamy eyed kid sat down next to her.

“Hi!” He said a little too enthusiastically which startled Jenixa.

When she regained her wits she looked up at him and gave him a small smile. “Hi.”

“I’m sorry to be so bold, but you are the prettiest girl I have ever seen. What is your name?”

She couldn’t help but laugh at this. Sure she was quite popular in school, having friends from all cliques, but she hadn’t been called pretty before. Well unless you count her Uncle Logan and her family.

“My name is Jenixa Lemi. What’s yours?” She couldn’t keep the laugh out of her tone.

“My name is Cougar Fey. Why do you find it funny that I called you pretty?” The boy was generally confused.

Jenixa decided to skip over that part and just address the part about the boys last name being Fey. “Your last name if Fey? My uncle Logan’s last name is Fey.”

Panic washed over this boy’s face. “You’re related to Logan Fey?”

“Well not by blood. He is the father of two of my siblings and well we just hit it off. We kind of adopted each other.” She laughed again.

“Oh good.”

“Good?” It was her turn to be confused.

“My real, blood uncle is Logan Fey. I was worried we were related.” He was a very forward young man.

“Well then I will join you.” As they studied Cougar kept on talking. He told her he was in Sunlit Tides to participate in the dance academy and was staying with this Uncle Logan. There wasn’t a dance studio where he came from and since the class was very small, there were only four students before Cougar, Mr. Stevens accepted him right away.

Finally the class got underway and Mr. Stevens was so excited to have Cougar with them. Bringing the class to five allowed him to do the end of the year recital he had always wanted to do so he conveyed his plan right away.

All the kids were excited and they got to work right away. They practiced three nights a week and on Saturday’s.

Jenixa, Julie, Farah and Aiden were already great friends having grown up together, but it wasn’t long before they had all accepted Cougar. He fit with them like a puzzle piece. Not only was he fitting well with the group he and Jenixa were growing closer, but any time he asked her out she made it into a group thing. He didn’t mind, as he loved the rest of them, but he was getting frustrated. He wasn’t sure where their relationship was heading or if they were even on the same page in regards to that.

~~

While Jenixa was busy with her dance, Lolita was busy with….well…everything. First it was bird watching, then it was bug collecting, then studying bees, and playing with Cesar and then rock collecting. She was always outside doing something “important” and I couldn’t do anything but encourage her curiosity, but that meant that it was just Joab and I most days.

I spent my days observing my special little boy. His father is a genie and he was born human but as I watch him I find that he isn’t without some of his father’s special talents. He seemed to bond with the animals around the house. It was almost as if he understood them.

The cats loved him and they always wanted to be around him. When he was outside Cesar sought him out. I also noticed that if you were upset or just having a bad day an energy radiated off him and even though you really didn’t want to talk about it and knew he didn’t understand you , you found yourself telling him your woes. He truly was something special.

Not to worry. Lolita and I had our special time as well. After her great adventures outside she would ask me to cuddle up on my bed and watch cartoons with her. Granted she fell asleep most of the time but I enjoyed the bonding moments with her.

Of course there were days she didn’t drift into dreamland and she filled me in on all of her adventures. These days with my kids go by way too fast.

~~

As always the challenge must go on and the next birthstone daddy was ready to partake. His name was Honolulu Sapphire and yes he too was a genie.

He popped into town and in no time at all I was pregnant. He told he had some business to attend to in another country, and he gave me some contact numbers to let him know as soon as the baby was born. He left with a friendly hug.

~~

Summer vacation was just around the corner and it was time for Jenixa’s big show. Asher and I dressed in our best outfits and headed down to the dance hall. I have to admit the show was pretty impressive and all the kids were great, but I was so very impressed with my little girl. She was such a superstar.

The performance ended with a solo from the girls in the class. Their moves were full of beauty and grace.

Jenixa was a vision in peach. I was in awe that a child of mine had such talent, such grace and charm. It was a stunning piece.

When the concert was over Jenixa asked us to let her stay for a while. Mr. Stevenson had an announcement to make. She would catch a ride back with Cougar. Asher and I agreed and after chattering to some of the other parents we headed home.

Back stage Mr .Stevenson gushed about how good the kids were and he informed them he had an announcement to make.

“I just got word that both Jenixa and Cougar have been accepted into the Sunset Valley dance company. Jenixa has been accepted as a principal and Cougar in the line.”

The kids cheered this was great news.

“Right after graduation the two of you will be heading to Sunset Valley. Your first performance will be Swan Lake.”

The news made my even keeled girl a bit emotional. Mr. Steven’s pulled her into a hug and congratulated her. It was truly some wonderful news.

The next day was a Sunday and Asher and I took the kids, who had become a staple at our home, to the beginning of summer festival. They partook in eating contests, which Farah always won, snow cones, water balloon fights, face painting and skating.

At first skating wasn’t Lolita’s thing, but she soon got the hang of it and was cursing around the rink.

The day was coming to an end and Cougar pulled Jenixa aside. Without realizing that she was on a hill he tried to take her by surprise and kiss her catching her chin in the process.

“What on earth do you think you are doing Cougar Fey?” She was quite upset with his actions.

“Listen here Jenixa Lemi. I love you and I want you to be my girl.” His old self surfacing.

“Don’t do this Cougar….don’t do this!”

“Do what? Tell you how I feel?”

“You’re going to ruin our friendship.” She hissed.

“Well honestly my dear at this point it is all or nothing. After the summer we are moving to a new city and if you aren’t willing to return my love then I will have to move on.”

“That isn’t fair.” Jenixa was confused about her feelings and Cougar could see it in her eyes.

He lunged forward, scooped her up into the air and brought her lips down to his. As soon as their lips met Jenixa stopped struggling and relaxed into his embrace. When they pulled apart he smiled at her and said, “Why isn’t it fair?”

“Because I don’t want you to move on from me.” She whispered back.

From that moment on they were more inseparable than ever. Ready to face their new lives together.

~~

By the end of the summer my little ballerina, and her boyfriend, had aged up and were ready to venture on to their new lives.

She had aged into a fine young woman and I knew she would make her dad and I proud of her. We said our good-byes and I held her tight. When I finally had to let go, my little bird flew out the door.

~~

Next it was birthday time at the Lemi’s and both Lolita and Joab aged up.

Lolita aged into a beautiful teenager. Most of her feature are attributed to her dad. Her big blue eyes were noticed by all.

Joab, oh my little Joab. He grew up into such a sweet and kind hearted little man. He was respectful and empathetic to those around him, and he loved to dance.

Finally our house was blessed by babies 60 and 61. Ireland and Kenley Sapphire Lemi. Both of them inherited their father’s blue skin, but that is where their similarities end. Ireland got her daddies hair color, my eye color and was human. Kenley got her grandma Mirid’s hair color, her dad’s blue eyes and she was a genie. I can’t wait to see how these two will bless our lives.

Thank you all for reading. You are why I continue doing this challenge. I hope you like how I have little story lines for the kids. I have a plan in mind for Lolita and Joab that I hope you all enjoy.

I would love to hear what you think and you can tell me in the comments. Please and thank you.

“And we went to a festival…..and and we played basketball..…and and we even kissed in the rain.” Hardy was running his mouth about a mile a minute telling us about his visit to see his best friend Izzy Daniels in Crystalline Cove.

“You did what?” I raised my eyebrow up at my son. I was just teasing him, but he didn’t know that and that is what makes being mom the best.

Hardy clapped his hand over his mouth, “I didn’t mean to tell you that.” He stared at me with wide eyes.

I laughed and rubbed his back. “I know baby, its okay. I won’t let the cat out of the bag.” I gave him a reassuring smile. I didn’t like hearing that my teenage boy was out kissing girls I had never met, but they live far enough apart, right?

Raven, who had been sitting at the table listening in silence, let out a heavy sigh, got up from the table causing the chair to tip over, and ran to her bedroom.

Hardy stood up from his own chair and went to pick up Raven’s, “What’s wrong with her?”

I pushed my chair away from the table and stood up, “I’m not sure she’s been acting very odd, since you left.” I headed towards Raven’s bedroom.

I slowly opened her door, “Honey, are you okay?”

My little girl lay on her bed, face down, just sobbing and it broke my heart to see her that way. Walking to her bed I sat down at the edge and rubbed her back as she cried. When her sobs became less serious I pulled her up from her laying position into my arms hugging her close to my chest, stroking her hair I asked, “What is a darling?”

Here we go again. My little girl, for some odd reason, thinks that Hardy gets the things he wants in life because he is a werewolf. What she doesn’t understand is that he works for the things he wants and she could obtain what she wanted as well if she did the same thing. I felt bad for my daughter that she was always so upset about the fact that she wasn’t a werewolf, but at the same time it was becoming tiresome and the beautiful bonding moment became a full fledged argument. I left her room feeling frustrated that one of my children couldn’t appreciate what they had been blessed with.

After that Time moved along quickly. The kids were doing great in school, even Raven who had withdrawn from the rest of us, and Lolita was a handful. She required a lot of attention and everyone pitched in to help.

Hardy spent every spare moment he had either on the phone or the computer with his friend Izzy and after talking to Mr. Daniel’s on the phone I felt quite comfortable with their budding relationship. Raven spent a lot of time studying or at the local library. Anything to avoid her family, but I couldn’t complain as she was bring home wonderful grades. Jenixa was a joy with her sweet outgoing personality and she was very popular in school and was even involved in dance. The only thing in my household that wasn’t going well was Asher and I. He and his partner in the restaurant have been presented with an opportunity to open a resort in a place called Island Paradise and he eagerly wanted to pursue it which meant that he wanted me to uproot my life and the kid’s life yet again. I understood that it was a great opportunity for him, but I was tired of moving and already so many of my children were spread out. We found ourselves in argument after argument and that was only if he was home.

Despite our fights life has to go on and soon Lolita had learned her skills and it was time for me to find the next father in the challenge. The next birthstone father was unavailable and I wasn’t sure what I was going to until I met an interesting fellow named Alchemy Legerdemain (Thank you Tantalizing Sims for making him for me). He was a genie. No I’m not lying he was a true genie and he was in town on business. He had read about my challenge and was contemplating looking me up to see if he could participate when he ran into me at the park. He took out meeting as a sign. I agreed to let him be the next father and soon I was pregnant.

Then before I knew it, it was time for another Lemi mass birthday part.

Hardy aged into a handsome, just like his father Logan Fey, man. Just a few days after their birthday Izzy made her way to Sunlit Tides. I have to admit she is a charming girl who was raised right. I agreed to let her stay with us until the two of them could find a house.

However, Hardy had more plans than just to moving in together. So two days before they were to move into their new house he took Izzy to the park, they had grown to think of as their park, and proposed to her. Of course she said yes and wedding plans were in the works. (See Jackson Daniel’s blog for the full wedding).

Raven aged into a stunning young woman. She had no idea what she wanted to do with her life, but she had decided she wanted to go to college. We did the paper work and she was set to leave soon after Hardy and Izzy’s wedding.

Jenixa aged into a fun and laid-back girl. When she wasn’t donned in her dance costumes she enjoyed T-shirts and jeans. She was very good-natured and got along with most everyone she met.

Lolita is still a handful as a child, but that is because she is interested in everything and anything and wants to do it all.

Hardy and Izzy’s wedding was beautiful. (Pictures curtsey of the Jackson Daniel’s baby challenge) Raven even seem to have a good time. Ever since she enrolled into college her attitude had one a 180. She was fun to be around again and I thought that college would really help her find herself.

When she got to the University everything changed and I got a letter from her every week. I was glad we were back on track in our relationship and I was happy that another of my babies, Song and Rue also attended, got to attend the university.

At first her letters were slightly concerning. She sounded down and back to her old self, but once she started to make friends the letter started to change.

Then her letters talked about the parties she was attending. She was out there making friends and having fun for the first time in her life. I wasn’t really keen on the juicers she wrote about but I was glad she was out there making memories and I just had to remind myself that I trusted her and she would be okay.

Her major was communications and she made sure to let me know that despite all her fun she was still working hard and maintaining a good GPA.

It wasn’t long until the subject of her letters turned to boys, well one boy. His name was Sterling Sowell and Raven was head over heels with him.

She wrote to me about how they met at a rally. She had attended to see what it was all about and he was just hanging out at the Quad playing kicky ball with a friend. When their eyes met something, a feeling, a sensation ran up her spine. Neither one of them could break their eye contact and Sterling was even hit in the face with the kicky ball, good thing they are semi soft and his friend was a bad player. Sterling walked away from his game, introduced himself and once he had her name he asked her on a date.

Her letter went on to tell me about their first date. He took her bowling and right before closing time he pulled her into his arms asking her to dance. She was perplexed by this because they were in a bowling alley and the only music playing was some song with a lot of base. She had protested at first saying that people would think them to be odd, but he just began to sway with her and said, “I don’t care what people think, do you?”

It sounds like this boy is really pulling my baby out of her shell and allowing her to appreciate the things in her life.

However, not all relationships are perfect and during the first full moon she found out a very big secret Sterling had been keeping from her, and when she found out it was like her past was catching up with her.

Sterling was a werewolf and when he went to pick her up that night he hoped that she would understand and still love him the way she had been for all those weeks prior. When Raven saw him she just stood there dumbfounded and didn’t know what to say. She had finally thought that she had escaped werewolves and her need to be one.

Sterling either thought the silence was a good thing or he was trying to break the silence, but either way he thought it was a good idea to take her in his arms and kiss her.

That wasn’t acceptable in Raven’s book. She shoved him away and fled down the stairs.

Sterling went after her and explained everything. Has was a born werewolf and he doesn’t normally talk about his condition because he found people were cruel and he felt that he was cursed, but he just tried to embrace who he was instead of what he was.

Flowers seem to always aid in an apology or an “Surprise I’m a supernatural being” and when Sterling gave her a bouquet of red roses she knew that she loved him for his heart and it didn’t matter that he was a beast at his core. After that the two were inspirable.

She would return for break soon and I couldn’t wait to see her.

~~

When she and Sterling arrived home there was a change in the house.

I had another new look and ….

I had, had my baby with Alchemy. I called him Joab. It was concerning that I had another single birth, but he was such a wonderful little boy. I was happy to have some bonding time with just him. He looks like a little mini-me with this father’s wonderfully lovely ears. Even though he wasn’t born a genie we noticed early one that he had some, well let’s call them talents.

Not long after their arrival Raven pulled me aside. She had something big she wanted to talk to me about.

“Mom, I don’t want you to be upset, but…”

“Raven, why would I be upset?”

“Well…”she rubbed the back of her neck. “Sterling and I…Um…we are married and we have a baby on the way.”

I looked at my daughter with a stunned expression. I was happy for her of course, but why hadn’t she told Logan and I she was getting married? We would have thrown her a big wedding. And a baby…why hadn’t she told us before this?

“I’m sorry I didn’t tell you but this is something you want to tell in person.” I looked deep into my daughter’s eyes and saw true happiness. Something I hadn’t seen since she was a toddler and my heart forgave her right then and there.

“Well I don’t want to be there when you tell your dad.” I chuckled and I meant it.

We had a great visit and I hugged her tight when she and Sterling left my home forever. I will never forget my beautiful Raven. She will make a great mother and the prefect wife. I can’t wait to hear all about her life.

They had a baby boy and named him Kyle. He inherited my eyes and current hair color and I couldn’t be more proud. I was ecstatic to hear that they had another baby on the way.

Thank you as always for reading. I have been doing this challenge for two and a half years. If it weren’t for those of you that read regularly and the amazing genetics that result in doing this challenge I may have given it up long ago so from the bottom of my heart I thank you.

Jenixa was a shy and sweet little girl and I have to admit that I was thankful for a single birth for a change. My last single birth was little Bay, daughter of James Quinn and granddaughter of one of my best friends Christy Quinn. In no time flat Jenixa was potty trained, walking and talking and the holiday season was just around the corner.

Although Jenixa was a shy young toddler she really took well to her siblings. Hardy, who really stayed to himself, except for his twin Raven really took a liking to Jenixa as well. I would often come into the kitchen to feed her to see that he had already gotten her a bowl of baby food. It was great to see my two children, bond, and that even though Jenixa was a single birth she was loved by her siblings nonetheless.

Raven found that she really enjoyed spending time with Weaver, the two of them would spend hours playing rock scissor paper, or just sit and contemplate the universe. Weaver, who was also a kind soul didn’t have a lot of friends. Although people really liked him. He liked to spend time alone trying to figure out the questions of life and philosophy, but I knew that someday whether it was during his teenagehood or his adulthood, he would find somebody that he would connected with on a level of love. I was sure of it. He deserved it.

The holidays were upon us and I received a phone call from two of my sons, Bennett and Levi, who still lived in Twinbrook, asking if Asher and myself would come for a visit for the Christmas break. I explained to the boys that I had five children in the household currently three being teenagers, two children and a sweet little toddler. Bennett assured me that his house could fit all of them, and he would love to meet his younger siblings. Levi also agreed that he too would like to meet his siblings, although he wouldn’t be staying at Bennett’s house with us, but he would come over often during our visit.

Soon a trip was planned to Twinbrook, the city where I started my challenge, the city where I was born and raised. Thinking about returning to Twinbrook brought forth thoughts and memories of my parents and my childhood, but despite the sad feelings I was excited to see the old stomping grounds.

Four days before Christmas, the family was packed, and we were on an airplane to Twinbrook. The cab ride to Bennett’s house was interesting with the kids, pointing at the snow and laughing about the prospects of snowmen and snow angels. My children had seen snow before coming from the island and from Summit tides. They had only seen snow on movies and in books and on Christmas cards and they were all excited about playing in the snow and all the fun activities that come with that.

It was late when we pulled up to Bennett’s house and we saw two figures standing outside waving at us. I knew Bennett had told me he was seeing somebody, but he never told me details about who, for how long or when they met and as I opened the door to the taxi I recognized the girl immediately. It was my own god-daughter Marmalade Faye.

I was happy these two kids found each other. They really seemed to complement each other well. Although Bennett was older than Marmalade.

We got all the kids into the house and into bed with very little argument. I think the airplane ride and all the excitement of going on a trip really wiped them out. After they were all tucked in Asher and I went downstairs and the two of us, Bennett and Marmalade sipped on some hot chocolate and took some time to get caught up. Bennett and Marmalade told us they met when she had come to Twinbrook for a little weekend trip. As soon as they met they were connected and she rented a little house and she had been living there since. So far they were very very happy together and I was very happy for them.

Over the next few days and nights we Lemi’s decided to partake in the winter activities that we would’ve missed out on had we been at home in Sunlit Tides. We were like kids again making snowman and creating snow angels laughing and kidding around with each other. We drank hot chocolate when we got cold and once we warmed our little toes and fingers we would go back outside and play some more.

True to her nature Jenixa took a liking to her big brother Bennett. During our whole visit the two of them were practically inseparable. I got the small feeling that the only problem in Bennett and Marmalade’s relationship could have been the fact that one was ready to have kids, while the other one may not have been. The winter activities were extremely fun and they made me wish that we had winter in Sunlit Tides.

It didn’t appear that ice skating was a Lemi forte. Every time Asher stepped out on the ice he looked like he was in complete terror of falling, but the children gathered around to cheer him on.

“Mom, please remind me never to try the sport again!” Weaver yelled to me as he was slipping and sliding all over the ice. My boy didn’t seem to like the sport of ice skating very much but I was proud that he tried.

“Raven, I don’t think you’re doing that right. It doesn’t seem like you have the snow packed enough for us to build up on top of it.” Lavinnia put her hands on her hips and a frowned at her sister.

The two girls put together the snowman, but the entire time they work together, they continue to spat.

Finally, the girls got three tiers of snow balls on top of each other. Lavinnia began patting it nice and tight so that they could create a face when Raven stood back and sighed heavily.

“Lavinnia, you aren’t doing it right!”

“What you mean I’m not doing it right?” She stopped patting the snow and looked at her sister.

It was Raven’s turn to put her hands on her hips and she gave her sister a very nasty glare. “My dad is the best snowman maker around and he doesn’t do it that way.” Raven, who was a daddy’s girl, always found a way to bring Logan up in conversation. Now mind you, we do not have snow in Sunlit Tides, so how she thought he was the best snowman maker around who knew?

“Your dad doesn’t know how to build a snowman.” Lavinnia let out a belly laugh and began to work on the snowman again.

Tears began to well up in Raven’s eyes and she screamed at her sister the top of her voice. Storming away she went to look for Weaver.

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It was finally Christmas Eve. We decided for a fun family outing we would go to the winter festival to celebrate the day. We all bumbled up in our outerwear and headed down to the festival.

After seeing Asher and her siblings ice skate Jenixa toddled over to the ice skating rink. Pointing to the ice she said in her little voice, “Skate Mama skate.”

I rented a pair of skates for her and luckily the ice skating rink was pretty empty. It took a while but finally little Jenixa was able to skate to me as I crouched down just a little ways away from her.

During our time at the festival. We partook in several activities including a snowball fight, drinking hot chocolate, snowboarding, and at the end of our night we enjoyed a bonfire together as a family.

The next morning, Christmas morning, the kids got up and dressed in their new holiday outfits. Rounding the corner from the staircase they were greeted with a beautiful tree and presents all-around.

The children received an abundance of gifts and they were grateful for every single one of them. It was fun watching them opening their presents and squealing with glee when they received the gift that they had put on their list.

The day was extremely fun and I was blessed to able to share it with my family. Since we were leaving the next morning Asher and I decided to take in a concert that night. Bennett and Marmalade agreed to watch the kids and we got dressed up in our fanciest clothes that we had brought.

The band was great in Asher and I had a good time. When the concert was over a strange thing happened to us. The drummer approached us because he had recognized to I was. He told me his name was Avery Muse and he was the son of challenge mom Kimari Devine and that he had read some of my blog. Will the three of us spent the rest of the evening chatting and when we left I had given Avery my email address because he had expressed interest in being in my challenge.

The next morning we got the kids up very early, got them dressed, got all of our bags together and headed out for the airport and headed back home to Sunlit Tides.

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We had been back in Sunlit Tides for three days before Logan was able to come over. During that time Raven had paced, complained, whined and even cried as she hadn’t seen her daddy yet.

Logan walked into the house and Raven threw herself into his arms. “Daddy, daddy, I miss you so much.”

Hardy leaned up against the window frame looking at his dad. “Hey, dad, glad to see you.” His nonchalant attitude actually made Logan laugh, compared to Raven’s ambitious one.

We had another holiday with Logan, where he brought his kids gifts as well as the rest of the kids in my household. This was surprising, but knowing Logan it wasn’t surprising at the same time.

Logan had bought Raven a doll house for Christmas but little Jenixa somehow got it in her head that her uncle Logan had bought the doll house for her.

“Thank you uncle Wogan.” She cooed as she pulled on the little dolls head.

Raven began to protest but Logan put his hands on his daughter’s shoulders and whispered in her ear, “You and I will go to the store together and get you a new present. You go ahead and let Jenixa have this one.” The prospect of having any time with her dad made Raven smile and she agreed.

~~

The following week brought on a new year with a new year we had new ages in the Lemi house. It was birthdays all around.

My triplets grew into stunning young adults. From left to right we have Luna, Weaver and Lavinnia. They left shortly after their birthday and I just knew that the world had great big plans for them, and I couldn’t wait to find out what that would be.

Hardy and Raven grew up into such fine teenagers. They were a couple of cards and could never take a serious picture together. They were a fun couple of teenagers to have in the house.

Jenixa what are you so frightened about? What a cute little girl she grew up to be. However she seemed to be frightened almost all the time. Such a shame that she is so scared of everything and she didn’t even get the coward trait. I can’t imagine what’ll happen the first time she sees Hardy, change into a werewolf?

After the birthdays my triplets moved out, and all of that was left to do was wait my latest pregnancy out. Avery had a gig in Sunlit Tides soon after the holidays we got together for coffee. He explained he really did want to be in my challenge so we called up the center and had a treatment schedule for before he left town.

The wait was worth it for when little Lolita was born my heart skipped six beats just looking at her pretty face. I knew she was going to be a great addition to the Lemi family.

I wonder what my dear Raven is daydreaming about? I walked in on her writing in either a journal or maybe she was writing a letter not sure which, but she looked like she was in the daze, in a dreamland. Perhaps it’s a boy?

Until next time from the Lemi family: Lolita, Raven, Asher, Ashby, Hardy and Jenixa!

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Time moved along like time does and the kids were thriving in their new town. For once the dynamics between two of my children and their father was different from any of my other kids. This was because Raven and Hardy’s dad was in the challenge community. Logan knew the importance of being active in his child’s life and he stopped over often to spend time with his kids.

Hardy loved his dad just as much as Raven did, but for some reason Raven had become a daddy’s girl. Anytime Logan walked into the house, no matter what she was doing, she would toddle over to him, reach her little arms out and say, “Daddy, Daddy, pick me up Daddy.” Logan would scoop her up and tickle her making angelic giggles escape her lips.

It also amazed me that at such a young age she was obsessed about being a werewolf. Somehow she knew that her dad and brother were different from her and she didn’t seem to like it. Even though I wasn’t different like them and I tried to tell her that she still didn’t seem to be satisfied with that.

“Mommy, I wanna be woof like Daddy and Harwdy.” She would say over and over to me when we had or bonding time.

“Baby, you are beautiful and wonderful just like you are. You are like mommy and that is okay.” I would tell her.

She would always get upset with me after that and cross her arms over her chest and stick out her bottom lip. “No..I wanna be woof like Mia.” Mia is her sister on Logan’s side. There was no winning with her so I had to distract her with bacon ice cream, a treat she started liking while visiting her dad and watching the little werewolf kids there eat it.

It really worried me that she was so obsessed, but what could I do but hope she grew out of it.

Hardy was becoming a handful. Logan had sat me down and explained that he was a werewolf and that is appears that Hardy had received that trait. He filled me in on how to raise a werewolf child and I had been following all those instructions, but Hardy was still a handful. He was a sweet and caring little boy but he had these tendencies and all at once he would start to flail around and then start shredding things up. It was getting expensive having to replace and fix things. I just hoped that as he aged he would calm down.

My three oldest were in school all day and Asher was at work. Logan and Becks had their own lives to tend to and I didn’t know anyone else in town yet. I spent a lot of times with my tot’s watching them and thinking about how fast they grew up.

In the morning, after we sent the triplets off to school, we would go to the park and do some yoga. It was cute to see them try to copy my moves.

That time together was peaceful but often I would sit there and worry about who the next daddy in my challenge would be.

“Luna I think you are doing that problem wrong.” Older sister Lavinnia would help Luna with math which was her worst subject in school, but Lavinnia’s best.

The five children in my household made me so very proud. The triplets were so very close and the twins were so much fun.

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The weather was turning colder and the nights longer and just around the corner was Halloween. Typically it is my favorite holiday of the year, but this year I felt out of sorts and lonely. The triplets had a party to go to and Logan had asked to have the twins and Asher had to work. I agreed to Logan, but the thought of being alone didn’t help the emptiness I felt inside.

Halloween was upon me and after Logan picked up the twins I sat down in the kitchen to dive into a carton of ice cream but hung on the refrigerator I saw a note that said: Go up to the bedroom. The note was written in Asher’s script so I decided to see what he had waiting for me. I was sure he had picked up on my mood and decided to try and cheer me up with something.

Laying on the bed was the most amazing costume with another note that said: Put me on. I figured that he thought that if I dressed up it would help me cheer up. It was a cute thought and I decided to try it. I put on the costume and headed downstairs to prepare for the trick or treaters and eat that ice cream, but when I went downstairs I was surprised with all of my friends in their own costumes.

We had a great time. Becks, Logan and Addy came as zombies, Christy Quinn was a circus performer, My boy Newbie and his wife came as fairy folk and Violet and A.J. came as the 50’s couple. Asher and I were a zombie hunter and victim. I was so impressed and thankful that my husband flew in our friends and family and surprised me with this. It was something I truly needed.

I was sad that our out-of-town guests had to leave the next day, but it still had been a grand Halloween.

~~

It was time for another Lemi birthday and since all five children were ageing up we decided to have a pool party.

“Hardy, my boy you are going to age up today. Are you excited?” I cooed as I looked into the sweet face of my little boy.

My only birthday wish for him was to be able to control his werewolf urges a little better as a child.

“It won’t be long now my girl.” I tickled Raven and we both laughed.

My only birthday wish for her was that she realize she didn’t need to be a werewolf to be beautiful and special.

The party was super fun. The guest and the kids had a great time swimming, playing and visiting.

“Mom look what I can do.” Weaver called out. I turned just in time to see him do some fancy dive. It almost gave me a heart attack when he came real close to hitting Luna.

The party was a success but I had to admit that I was a bit concerned when Logan was spotted in his werewolf form rummaging in my garbage can. Remind me to talk to him about that.

The triplets turned out stunning. Lavinnia and Luna with their pink skin, like their dad, and Weaver with his grandma Mirid’s skin tone. They were all so different and I was looking forward to getting to know the teenagers they were to become.

Raven and Hardy, what cutie’s they turned out to be.

“Hey you kids. Quit jumping on the bed. You’re going to knock the cats off. ” They were a rambunctious pair.

The night of their birthday was a full moon and poor Hardy couldn’t control changing into his beastly self. I was a bit disappointed that he was unable to control the change, but at least he didn’t tear anything up. I guess that is a good start.

Poor Raven. She was still pretty obsessed with becoming a werewolf, but when she saw Hardy change for the first time she fainted over in fright. I’m really worried about her. I decided that I needed to have a talked with Logan to see if he thought her obsession was natural or not. If he didn’t agree then I would have to look into getting her help.

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My worries of who the next challenge dad would be was washed away when I got a knock on my door and behind it was Peridot Guppie, the next birthstone dad that had been slotted, asking if I was ready for him. I asked how he had found me and he told me that he reads my blog and saw that I had used Logan Fey as the last dad. He was still eager to join so here he was.

Peridot blessed me with another baby girl. It was my first single birth since baby 33 Bay Quinn Lemi.

What an anomaly; the kids were all in bed and the house was quite. Asher and I decided to take a little time for ourselves. We ventured out to the edge of our property and sat down in the soft sand as we gazed at the beauty of the Island. We sat in silence for a while before I had the urge to whisper sweet nothing’s in my husband’s ear.

“I love you Asher Lemi.”

Asher turned to me and there was pain on his face. I searched his face and eyes trying to figure out why such a look was crossing his handsome face.

“I love you to Ashby. We need to talk.”

Those four small words sounded ominous and panic quickly filled me. “A..About what?” I choked out.

He took my hands into his. “We need to move.”

My panic started to subside, but I was still left confused. What did he mean we had to move? We had just moved to the island, where was this coming from?

“What do you mean?”

He scooted closer to me. “I have been given the opportunity to open a second location of the restaurant in a place called Sunlit Tides. I know we just moved here, but this is a great opportunity. I hate to uproot you and the kids again, but I don’t think I can pass up this opportunity.”

The two of us sat staring at one another for a long time. I didn’t know what to say or how to say anything I may have to say. Finally he broke the silence. “I understand if you don’t think you can come with me.” He let go of my hands.

This broke me out of my shock. The tone in his voice was defeat and surrender. There was one thing in this world that I knew and that was I loved Asher and I would follow him anywhere.

“When do we have to leave?” This time I grabbed his hands.

“You will go with me?”

“Babe, I would go with you anywhere.”

“We will need to leave in two weeks.” He looked away from me as if a bomb was about to it and I rarely lose my cool with my husband, but I have to admit I almost did in this incident.

“What? That isn’t a lot of time to pack and we had plans for Violet, A.J. and Christy to come visit us in two weeks.”

“I know, but I figured that they could move their visit back two days and come to Sunlit Tides to help us move into our new home.”

Men…..they never seem to think anything through.

However, I have amazing friends and they were happy to be flexible and help us into our new home.

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We arrived in Sunlit Tides and I was astounded by how beautiful it was, and when the cab pulled up to our new house I was happy to see my friends already there and were already unloading the truck.

Mason, Marko and Monroe took care of the toddlers Lavinnia, Luna and Weaver in our new yard as we adults dug in to get the truck unloaded and at least the beds set up before nightfall. It is surprising what five adults can do when they set their mind to it. We accomplished our goal and after Violet and Christy helped me get the kids to bed that night we all had a nice glass a wine and fell into our own beds exhausted.

Asher went right to work the day after we moved to Sunlit Tides and over the next week my friends worked hard to help me get my house in order, but that is not all we did. We also took some time to enjoy Sunlit Tides.

The second night, after Asher got home from work, Violet, Christy and I went to the famous Sunlit Tide spa and the girls talked me into go with a new look. After facials and massages I got my hair colored. I liked my new look, but I wasn’t expecting the greeting I got when we returned home.

“Mom! What did you do to your hair?” Mason gasped when I went into his room to make sure he was getting ready for bed.

“I got a make-over. Do you not like it?”

“Um…well…It is pretty, but it is so weird.” He was truthful.

I chuckled. “Well my dear boy you will get use to it. Now get your pj’s on and go brush your teeth.” I leaned forward and kissed him on his forehead.

“Night mom.” He gave me a 2nd looks and grabbed his Pjs.

Kids they are just the best thing in my life.

In Sunlit Tides almost every house had a pool and our house was no exception. After a long day of unpacking and setting up we ladies would sit around the pool with some nice cold tea talking spending time catching up on our lives. I really missed my friends and I was so glad they were there with me. Asher was already real busy at work and I would have gone crazy if I had to make this transition alone.

We spent some time out by the ocean, relaxing and enjoying being together.

As I watched my friends I admired how Violet and A.J. always looked at one another. They truly are meant to be.

The day before my friends had to leave we had a party on the beach. It was time all my children to enter their next stage of life. The party was s success and everyone had a great time.

From left to right: Mason, Monroe and Marko. What handsome, amazing teenagers came home that night.

And three beautiful children. Lavinnia, Luna and Weaver.

Family photo time. My kids dressed up in their new outfits and Christy took this lovely photo. Thank you Christy Quinn.

The next day I took my friends to the airport. As we waited for them to board we were able to enjoy a nice cup of coffee where Violet made an announcement.

“Ashby, you are one of my dearest friends and my sister-in-law we can’t keep letting so much time go between visits.”

“Honey, we live in different places.” A.J. tried to interject.

“Shhsh..you..I’m talking.” Violet held up her finger and looked at her husband.

A.J. chuckled and took a sip of his coffee. He was use to his wife getting her mind-set on something.

“Anyway since my husband thinks this is ridiculous I’m just going to say this. We need to see each other more.” She too took a drink of her coffee and then the announcement came over their plan was boarding. I said good-bye to my friends and headed home.

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My friends were gone, my husband working long hours putting together a new restaurant and all six of my kids were at school. This left me at home with just the pets. Don’t get me wrong Fire, Hazel, Tigeress, Sneaky and Cesar kept me busy and entertained, but I was anxious to continue my challenge. However I wasn’t sure how I would do that since the men that I had lined up before were still back on the island. I couldn’t ask them to relocate a second time.

Then a turn of events gave me the opportunity I was looking for when I got a knock on my front door.

When I opened my door I saw Becks Best and Logan Fey standing at my door. I had never met these two in person, but we had become friends on Simbook as they are part of the Challenge Family. How could I forget they lived in Sunlit Tides. Seeing them I couldn’t hide my excitement.

“Becks, Logan how did you know?” I ran out and hugged them both.

“We saw on Simbook that you had moved here. I ran into Asher in town yesterday and he gave me your address.” Logan informed me.

“I’m so glad to see you both.” I gushed. “I’m going stir crazy being home alone all day.”

“Well come on then. We are taking you out for the day.” Becks grabbed my hand and pulled me down the porch steps.

“Where are we going?” I laughed pulling out of her grasp to lock the door.

The three of us had a wonderful day together. We went shopping, had lunch at a cute place and they showed me all the hot spots of Sunlit Tides. I was so thankful I would have friends here in Sunlit Tides. Then as the sun began to set we had dinner at a cute outdoor restaurant by the ocean.

When our meal was done Logan wiped his mouth and stood up. He extended his hand out to me. “Ashby can we talk?”

I looked over at Becks, who had a grin on her face, and she wagged her eyebrows up and down at me. “Um…Sure.” I replied taking his hand and standing up myself.

He led me to a cute little bench away from the mass of people at the restaurant. We sat down and he didn’t waste any time.

“Ashby, I know having to move so suddenly has put a crimp in your challenge and I wanted to lend my assistance.”

I looked at him with a puzzled expression. “What are you talking about Logan?”

“Well I’m a challenge dad and you’re a challenge mom. I am asking to join your challenge Ashby. Haven’t you ever been asked this before?”

“Sure I have, but..” I let my sentence trail off as I began to think. With Logan’s help I could continue with my challenge and find more dads while I was pregnant with Logan’s baby.

“Ashby are you okay?” Logan snapped me out of my daze.

“Yes I am more than fine. Thank you so much Logan.” I wrapped him in a hug and we agreed to meet the next day to work on the details and make an appoint at the A.I. clinic.

We returned to Becks and took a seat. “Soooooooo…….did you take him up on his offer?” She quizzed.

“You knew about this?” I was baffled.

“Of course I did. Logan in my best friend. We tell each other everything. So will there be more Logan babies running around Sunlit Tides?”

I couldn’t help but laugh. “Yes there will be.”

“Whooohoooo.” Becks cheered and Logan and I laughed.

~~

Before I knew it the kittens grew up. Tigeress looking all regal and pretty.

Sneaky all slim and colorful.

During this pregnancy I just enjoyed it and spent time with my family. Fishing was something the whole family enjoyed doing.

Um Lavinnia my girl are you a bit confused?

Luna that is incredible.

~~

Then before I knew it, it was time for my boys to leave the house.

We said our goodbyes and the boys set off into Sunlit Tides to make their mark on the world.

Monroe, took Sneaky with him, and enrolled in art school. He is doing really well and is dating a woman by the name of Iris Adams.

Marko, my little Loner took Tigress with him, and he got a job at the science facility. His ultimate goal is to become a robot cross breeder. Whatever that is.

Mason, my brave and selfless boy, joined the ranks of the firefighters in Sunlit Tides. I am so very proud of him, but I worry everyday about getting a devastating call.

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Time flies when you are having fun as the old saying goes and this pregnancy was taking a toll on my body, and when I went into labor I couldn’t have been more ready.

I was blessed with two beautiful children from Logan Fey.

Raven Fey Lemi and

Hardy Fey Lemi

Not long after the twins turned into tot’s Hardy began to show signs of odd behavior. He would snarl at people, growl and tear things to shreds. I was worried and didn’t know what to do, but when his eyes began to give off an odd, eerie glow I picked up the phone. I had to find out what Logan Fey failed to tell me before we conceived children together.

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